Explore Glacier Country NZ
Glacier Country is a group of 90 businesses who work together to let the world know about remote Glacier Country, New Zealand.
Glacier Country is part of the great untamed wilderness of the South Island and stretches from Okarito and Whataroa in the north, through Franz Josef Glacier and onto Fox Glacier in the South. The region provides access to some of the most spectacular landscapes in New Zealand including its highest mountains, longest glaciers, ancient rainforest, wildest rivers and most rugged coastlines.
Explore Glacier Country by foot
The Franz Josef & Fox Glacier areas are home to about 30 different sneaker friendly walking tracks. Everything from a 15 minute walk to see glowworms right through to epic multi-day hikes.
Walking at Fox and Franz is not just about the mighty glaciers. Here are some other popular Franz walks…
Alex Knob Track, Callery Gorge, Canavans Knob Walk, Douglas Walk, Lake Waobat, Okarito Trig Walk, Peters Pool Walk, Roberts Point Track, Sentinel Rock Walk, Tatare Tunnels Walk & Terrace Walk.
Eat, Drink & be Merry
Glacier Country has dozens of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, far more than you’d expect from any small town.
Our favorite is SnakeBite Brewery. Located on the main street, next to the Supermarket. Open from 7.30am for breakfast till late.
Along with SnakeBite both the Franz and Fox Glacier villages have a vibrant hospitality scene providing visitors with everything from simple takeaways to world-class five star dining.
Food and drink are always delivered with a friendly smile and usually with a stunning view of the mountains in the background.
Looking for things to do in Franz Josef?
The Glacier Country website is a fantastic resource full of ways to discover what to see and do while visiting the Westland of the South Island.